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We told you she did, now we tell you how HT City caught up with Parul Mishra (19), the winner of the Fever 104 Voice Hunt upon her return from Chennai. Ecstatic, Mishra shares her experience and her dreams with us. Read on. So, how do you feel? Has it sunk in yet? I thought so, but I just got the news that I'll be fly- ing to Chennai again next week for practice. This time with singers like Kailash Kher: Madhushree, huge, huge, brilliant singers. I am going crazy all over again and frankly, I am dying to go back. What was it like? What were you asked to sing? I sang Main Albeli and Saiyan Chodo Moru Baiyyan from Zubeida and then Rahman sir asked me to sing something 'different', so I sang an old classical Lata Mangeshkar song. I was so sure my audition was bad because Rahman's expressions were blank. I was shivering by the end of it. Who broke the good news? Rahman himself. Actually he didn't want to, he did- n't want to hurt anyone. But finally he came and con gratulated all of us and said we have great voices. And when he said, 'Parul you will sing with me on the 17th, you have a God-gifted voice, use it,' my first reaction was, 'Sir, you have to be joking.' 01-*p-4 * qi I " 1 I 8 ' 0 I VI p Finally there: A series of snapshots of contest- ants at Rahman's studio in Chonnai waiting to sing for the maestro

1 - I a :ga p a we - a - . e. e- of- 0 a -a e- . It n Es . ppw %, W II I H II alled the Nightingale of Sou1h india KS ('hitra made her foray into the Tamil music industry under music composer Illaiyarnaja. For the past three decades Chi- trn's voice has been part of mos1 best-selling soundtracks of Tamil and 1findi films. One of her famous songs is Pira Hasanti, a rn- mantle duct with Ustad Sultan Khan. Though she has won multiple national awards, the first Hollywood movie to win her that honour was firusat (1997). Chitra will be Delhi next week for a live performance with AR Hahman on Novem- ber 17. If her songs with Rahman in the past are anything to go by the combination promises to be killer Rukkmani (Roju). Ek La Ek MufL Jauge Hain (Guru) and Tu III Re (Hombay) are jus1 samples of what you can expect when the two Come together on stage.

B efore Roja and Bombay, Hariharan wasn't a very fa- miliar name. I owe a large chunk of my career growth to AR Rahman." That was Hariha- ran, of Colonial Cousins' fame. The music ace confirms that he is looking foward to the concert in Delhi. "More so because it's a Rahman concert and it's sheer pleasure performing with the man," he adds. He can sing in six different Indian languages. He is also the founder of one of the first successful Indian-fusion acts, Colonial Cousins. And he is most certainly a person who takes music very seriously Ac- . tually seriously enough to wor- ry about the missing link that will bring together the coun- try's audience with the im- mense young talent present in the Indian music industry . He has worked with Bolly- wood's fresh crop of composers Vishal-Shekhar and Shankar- Ehsaan-Loy and has also dab- bled with acting. His new album, Waqt Pe Bol- na, experiments with a fusion of Urdu and Blues in a few tracks. He took two years to come up with this album, but then, he's been busy touring for concerts all across the country and the world. "I do things when I feel like doing them. I wanted to draw a parallel be- tween Urdu and Blues, Ghazals aren't just sung on a certain pitch, they are conversed. I don't limit myself to a particu- lar genre, there's an audience for everything." Talking about his audience in Delhi, he laughs, "I've seen various sides of Delhiites. There are all kinds of music lovers; bhangra, pure classical, pop, western genres and much more. Sometimes they are a de- light and on other unlucky oc- casions they have drenched us with water, throwing bottles on stage. I hope at least in this con- cert there are no bottles." Where: West Delhi District City Ground, Near City Square Mall, Raja Garden When: 17th November, 6:30 pm How: Tickets at select outlets of Music World, PVR, Leagueone and www.ticketpro.in How much: Rs 500, 1500, 5000

T he stage is set Rir an unhargettable evening of nutsic par excellence. Who has escaped the magic of AR Rahman? Well, going by the excitement amongst Delhiites, it certainly seems like Dilliwallas are totally smitten. All roads today wil11ead to the West Delhi District City Ground, Raja Garden, which will hold the Fever 104 FM's mega Rahman concert. Be it Trance, World Music, Pop, Rock, Jazz or Bollywood, music lovers of all genres, are coming to witness the musical extravaganza. Rahman's dreamy rustic-yet- orchestral strains makes fans of all of us, so naturally no one wants to miss this musical big- gie in the city Here is what the eager fans have to say about the man and his concerts. Those who are going for it can't wait to get there and those who can't make it are wishing they were there. Says, Indi-popper, Shibani Kashyap who will be away for a show in Hong Kong, "I really wish I was there, but I have a show in HK today." Indraneel Hariharan, Bassist of Delhi based fusion band Mrigya, says, "He's probably the best composer that modern Indian music has seen, Delhi is lucky to have a concert by him. Since he is known for his technical prowess along with musical genius, I would surely not miss a chance to see him live." And there are some who are ready to try every trick in the book to see their icon live. Atul Nayak, (name changed) a HR professional, will be calling in sick at work to make it on time for the concert. "I'm not going to miss it for the world," he exclaims. "I just hope that I don't bump into any of my bosses there." Hirranmay, an image consultant, has cancelled his Saturday night plans for the special show "I have been wait- ing to see the man live in concert for quite a while. So here is a chance, which I will definitely not let go off. I'm very excited," he says. Another excited fan, viz, Ram Bhushan, who is working as the Territory Sales Manager with Airtel says "Watching Rahman performing most of my favourite compositions, live is a dream come true. I really thank the organisers for hosting the concert, because it is an honour to watch Rahman performing live." So, what are you all waiting for? Go and get your share of tickets to the big concert. before they run out. So, don't miss this one as it's straight Dil Se.. 9 Date: 17th Notember Time: 1.3U gates open; an- cer1 commences at 6.30 pm. Venue: West Delhi 1)is1rict ('enter Ground. Ruin (Turden Near ('ily Square mall. Haja Garden. Stellar Performances: There ivil be a trunge of 80 to Bl people with performances by the manstro, AR Hahman, Knilush Khen Ilariburan. 11adhushree. ('hitra. Sadhna Surgum, Blaze, Noresh lyee Sivamani. Need 11ohan, musicians, duncers and a lot of fresh talent. There will be pyrotechnics and wrials to go along with 1he performances. 9 Duration: 2-3 hours f low to book tickets'.' You can call 011- 1657881 971916129,9871916589and find unt the nearest ticket counter close to your house. Seled outlets of PVR and MusicWorld.Onlinethrough ticketpro.in. Avaihthility of tickets on till November 17. What is the diffi rence be- tween a RS BU() and IBU() of RS Rs5000-allowssittingin front. Rs 1500- allows standing oflor VIP ( tierl). Rs 500- allows standing after tierI. So grah your tickets ASAP No outside food allourd. But food w ill be mailable at the irnue. Don 1 Ivorry about the rest-roonis' Cameras 11111 not be allourd. 11'hut about the parking facil- ities at the concert anne? Parking facility is available, but no valet the Metro Sta- tion of Rajouri Garden is a short unlk. \\\\'0 recurnrnend all to take the metro. as ist a good form of conivvance to reach the un- no minus any discomfort. Su. all Delhiites, aren't you excited about todav's biggest shall' He there' s . o 7@ 8* * In L, a 1 0 a < es a ' 1H, I H